From the Confederate States of America, Department of Henrico Collection; Virginia Historical Society Mss3C7604a. Reel 2, Frame 00462
Richmond Novr 27/63
Surg. Bell
In chge Hospl No. 13
Sir
Will you please examine the men named below, report their present condition, & also when they will probably be in condition to be moved. They have been ordered to be sent to Saulsbury, & are reported sick. Please report specially your opinion in each case, & return same with this paper to the office of Genl Winder as soon as you conveniently can.
1. John M. Maury
-2. John Sovell
-3. Wm. A. Sawyer
4. Percy Sinnott
-5. Samuel Baker } Salisbury
-6. Ambrose Wolff } Salisbury
7. Newton J. Squires
-8. Norman Bishop
9. James J. Allen Co. G 41 Va
Very Respy Yr Obt Svt
Is H. Carrington
Comr
Please note in yr report which of these men are in Hospl, or have been on the 20th inst or since.
IHC.